CNC Machining Lead & Continuous Improvement

Jobtailor; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, Tennessee, seeks a Manufacturing Lead to shape the machining operations and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic machine shop. You will guide a high‑performing team, optimize CNC processes, interpret drawings and GD&T, and partner with engineering and quality teams to deliver high‑quality components with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

This role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a relentless focus on reducing waste and cost while meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience welcomed.
• Experience leading teams in a machining or machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC operations, and production workflows.
• Background in CNC programming, tooling, and multi-axis machining optimization.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, machining specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience applying lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the heartbeat of our machining operations.
• Guide a high‑performing team, elevate manufacturing excellence, and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic machine shop environment.
• Influence production strategy, optimize cutting‑edge equipment, and help deliver high‑quality products that power the world’s energy systems.
• Foster a safe, compliant, and inclusive work environment grounded in strong HSE practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop machining team members to achieve production goals.
• Plan and schedule machining operations to meet quality, delivery, and output targets.
• Monitor daily performance and adjust priorities to keep production on track.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve machining or tooling challenges.
• Optimize CNC machining processes to improve throughput and reduce cost.
• Analyze production data to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
• Manage labor, equipment, tooling, and materials for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Coaching

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

CNC Operations

Multi-Axis Machining Optimization

Production Workflows

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

GD&T

Job description

Jobtailor in United States, Tennessee, seeks a Manufacturing Lead to shape the machining operations and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic machine shop. You will guide a high‑performing team, optimize CNC processes, interpret drawings and GD&T, and partner with engineering and quality teams to deliver high‑quality components with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

This role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a relentless focus on reducing waste and cost while meeting